Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
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Types
Amorphophallus konjac
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Habitat
Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions
Banks, meadows, Roadsides, Shores of rivers or lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
-9999
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
White, Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Purple
Light Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Lobed and toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
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Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds
Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Boils, bowel syndrome, cholesterol-lowering, Colic, Digestive, Fiber, Low calories, Piles, Stimulates new cell growth, Weight management and satiety
Anodyne, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Nerve pain
Part of Plant Used
Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used like flour
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
OPUNTIA humifusa
Ranunculus acris
Common Name
voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam
Ranunculus, meadow buttercup, tall buttercup, common buttercup, giant buttercup
In Hindi
Konjac
Ranunculus
In German
Teufelszunge
Ranunkel
In French
Amorphophallus konjac
Ranunculus
In Spanish
Amorphophallus konjac
ranúnculo
In Greek
Konjac
Ranunculus
In Portuguese
Amorphophallus konjac
Ranogkylos
In Polish
konjac
Ranogkylos
In Latin
Konjac
Ranogkylos
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Ranunculales
Family
Araceae
Ranunculaceae
Genus
Amorphophallus
Ranunculus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Thomsonieae
Ranunculeae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Ranunculoideae
Properties of Devil's Tongue and Ranunculus
Wondering what are the properties of Devil's Tongue and Ranunculus? We provide you with everything About Devil's Tongue and Ranunculus. Devil's Tongue has thorns and Ranunculus doesn't have thorns. Also Devil's Tongue does not have fragrant flowers. Devil's Tongue has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Excessive flatus and gastro-intestinal problems and Ranunculus has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Excessive flatus and gastro-intestinal problems. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Devil's Tongue and Ranunculus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devil's Tongue and Ranunculus
Season and care of Devil's Tongue and Ranunculus is important to know. While considering everything about Devil's Tongue and Ranunculus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devil's Tongue season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ranunculus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Devil's Tongue is Loam, Sand and for Ranunculus is Loam while the PH of soil for Devil's Tongue is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ranunculus is Acidic, Neutral.
Devil's Tongue and Ranunculus Physical Information
Devil's Tongue and Ranunculus physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Ranunculus height is 30.50 cm and width 22.90 cm. The color specification of Devil's Tongue and Ranunculus are as follows:
Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green
Ranunculus flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Green
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Care of Devil's Tongue and Ranunculus
Care of Devil's Tongue and Ranunculus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Tongue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ranunculus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Devil's Tongue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ranunculus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.